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Lesley Hampton’s show at the Gardiner Museum opened with a powerful performance by Indigenous singer and musician Iskwe. Wearing a spectacular feathered capelet, the Juno-nominated artist performed two original tracks with a live band, ending with a call to the entire room to join in on a song titled ‘The Unforgotten,’ which she says is […]

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Designer labels like Prada, Ralph Lauren and Dolce & Gabbana roll easily off the tongues of the average Canadian fashion enthusiast but less so names like Breeyn McCarney, Zoran Dobric, Heidi Ackerman and Nella Bella. Toronto-based online store and community Ukamaku (ukamaku.com) hopes to change that.

Check out the goods by young, talented Canadian designers at this upcoming sample sale for up to 80% off. Sort through eveningwear by Project Runway Canada runner-up Lucian Matis, funky printed dresses by Zoran Dobric and earthy day dresses by Carrie Hayes. Plus, adorn yourself with elaborate, vintage glam pieces from Jewellery by Karen. 300 […]

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“If Prada does it, why can’t I?”

This is dangerous thinking in the minds of less iconic designers, no matter how experienced. Ula Zukowska, a veteran of the Toronto fashion scene, showed among her Fall 2009 collection a series of crinkled garments in rusted colours and stiffly sprung shapes that immediately recalled Miuccia Prada’s much-debated Spring show. (Google if you doubt the claim.)

FASHION WEEK SPRING 2009 TORONTO

By Sarah Nicole Prickett

Fifteen minutes late is no longer fashionable. This I learned the hard way, arriving to Carlie Wong’s sophomore outing just in time for her standing O. It wasn’t hard to see where that came from, once we caught up with runway footage of the “Glamourous Gangster” collection.